Sapphire
“The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong.”
1959•NR•1h 32m•7.0•Released
MysteryCrimeThriller
Two Scotland Yard detectives investigate the murder of a young woman of mixed race who had been passing for white. As they interview a spate of suspects -- including the girl's white boyfriend and his disapproving parents -- the detectives wade through a stubbornly entrenched sludge of racism and bigotry.
Director
Basil Dearden
Writer
Janet Green
Languages
English
Studio
Artna Films Ltd.
Cast
Nigel Patrick
Superintendent Robert Hazard
Michael Craig
Inspector Phil Learoyd
Yvonne Mitchell
Mildred
Paul Massie
David Harris
Bernard Miles
Ted Harris
Olga Lindo
Mrs. Harris
Earl Cameron
Dr. Robbins
Gordon Heath
Paul Slade
Barbara Steele
Student (uncredited)
Peter Vaughan
Detective Whitehead (uncredited)
Yvonne Buckingham
Sapphire Robbins
Jocelyn Britton
Patsy
Robert Adams
Horace Big Cigar
Desmond Llewelyn
Police Constable
Fenella Fielding
Lingerie Shop Manageress
Production
Company
Artna Films Ltd.
Company
The Rank Organisation
Producer
Michael Relph
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